AMENITIES
The Paris Industrial Park is a 21-acre site accessible from Highway 24 featuring utilities, a substation and more. Paris R-II School District provides education for K-12 students with an elementary and junior-senior high school. Moberly Area Community College is a public institution featuring campuses in northeastern and central Missouri. MACC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission serving nearly 6,000 students. Moberly Regional Medical Center is a 100-plus bed community healthcare facility with a staff of more than 400 healthcare professionals. Moberly and Mexico Missouri both offer airports for private planes.
HISTORY
Paris, Missouri was platted in 1831 and named after Paris, Kentucky; the hometown of one of the town settlers. A post office opened in 1841 and remains in operation today. Paris Male Academy and Union Covered Bridge were also constructed in the early years of Paris, MO and are featured on the National Register of Historic Places. Monroe County was also organized in 1831. Named for President James Monroe, the county was one of several along the Missouri River that was settled by migrants from the Upper South.
CLIMATE
We have definite seasons in Northeast Missouri. The winters are normally mild. January has the coldest temperatures. It is not unusual to have snow in the winter, followed by lovely spring days when planting starts. Summer is warm and somewhat humid. July has the hottest temperatures. Then, there will be wonderful cooler fall days.
RECREATION
There’s a lot to do in Monroe County with unique shopping, historic sites, golf courses, wineries and more. Outdoor enthusiasts will feel especially at home with attractions like the Salt River, Mark Twain Lake, Clarence Cannon Dam, Lewis & Clark Trail, Hunnewell Lake, Ray Behrens Recreation Area and Monroe City Lake.